Principal Procurement Specialist (Remote)

About the position

Responsibilities

• Support the lifecycle of a procurement/program from R&D through low-rate initial production, production/deployment, sustainment, and program closeout.
• Collaborate cross-functionally across Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and externally with suppliers.
• Execute bid/proposal activities, PIAs/NDAs, and Teaming Agreements for new business and strategic pursuits.
• Review and help develop Subcontract Statements of Work (SSOW) with Integrated Product Teams.
• Utilize source selection techniques including best value source selection (BVSS), competition, and single/sole source.
• Perform price analyses, conduct due diligence, lead negotiations (price, schedule, terms/conditions), and identify risks & opportunities.
• Negotiate, award, document, and manage IOTs, POs, and Subcontracts for materials, software, and services in support of domestic and international contracts.
• Manage and monitor supplier performance (cost, schedule, and quality) to ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Support PO related invoice approvals and inquiries.

Requirements

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience.
• U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or granted refugee or asylee status).
• Prior Procurement experience.
• Prior experience with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Master's Degree.
• Experience in a similar contracts/procurement role with responsibility for sourcing, placing orders, price analysis, negotiations, PO documentation, supplier management, and compliance to company policies and procedures.
• Experience with FAR, DFAR, and FAA AMS.
• Experience with international requirements (including Import/Export regulations).
• Experience working with and leading cross-functional teams.
• Experience with Statements of Work.
• Experience with SAP.
• Ability to prioritize compliance to policies and procedures.
• Strong interpersonal and critical thinking skills.
• Effective collaboration skills.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment with little oversight.
• Excellent problem solving skills.
• Able to manage multiple priorities with a sense of urgency.
• Adapts well to change.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program